British Army Basic Training | Week by Week Guide!
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- British army basic training is a challenging time for everyone. In this video i give you a step by step guide to what happens in each week. I have take this information from both the British Army Website and from my own Knowledge, this was however, around 10 years ago!
Video and Photo Credits - British Army, BBC Newsbeat . (The video footage in parts of this video does not belong to me and is solo used to give a great insight into military life)
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Wow so much has changed since i went through 22 years ago. We had the fitness test every 2 weeks. That was brutal. Anyone joining soon. Stick with it and keep pushing yourself. Good look!
I’m joining soon and I’m what you could say… not physically fit, I’m skinny but I have little muscle and I can barely complete one press up and that’s the only thing I’m worried about..
never knew how much the army cadets prepares you!! i'm so excited for the army in a few years
I joined in 1995 after 7 years in the Air Cadets. The cadets really did give me a big head start for being in the Army, especially on the parade square, range and out in the field.
Also, want to add that this video was very helpful with understanding on what the army is about, and how it functions by civilians being transformed into soldiers.. thank you
Hey man, thanks for the video. Really useful. Hoping to enlist sometime in the next month, praying everything's alright and i can move onto basic 🙏
That’s great man, sure everything will be fine 👊
Did you do it ?
@@gw2891I wonder also cuz I’m thinking abt it I’m 16 fresh out of school
thanks kyle 💪🏼💯
Greetings ally’s,
I’ve always been curious how y’all did things across the big pond.
My first day in basic training was like a sprint through hell!
Constant insults and confusion,hazing, your mother should have swallowed, the most creative swears to this day I have ever heard. Just madness!
I believe things have changed a lot over the last 10 years but man it was fun.
Arrival at your unit and you were a “cherry”
I believe after my first year things finally mellowed out for me.
Best of luck to everyone and watch each other’s backs!
Airborne!
This was so interesting....! Thankyou
The most painful thing is knowing you have to learn the SA80
Got that right bro ;)
If you look after it correctly it's not that bad, just very high maintenance.
@@av4rici0u55 SA80 sounding a lot like my ex
@@sawkmicoc4287 😂😂fair
I loved the weapon system. Well the mk2 anyway
Interesting we had a Foundation week before you went to CMSR (Basic training) Back in 1999 I believe it was 2 weeks foundation in the intake before me But it was all admin and kit etc you had to pass BPFA mile and half with press ups and run also lifting weighted ammo tins on benches Most of it was. The events and layout was different but it covered all the subjects you mentioned However there was a hell of a lot of thrashings and beastings lol.. There where 3 short field excises that you basically got thrashed on no sleep or very little getting bugged out every harbour you went to no introduction to field you where told this is what we want do it right or suffer they even used to bring a PTI every morning lol.. In camp pretty much the same you made the standard or you got back squaded we started with 40 only 15 passed out I later became an instructor at a training regiment The think had changed to train in and not train out It's good to see that it's something that has changed as we probably lost a fair few guys we could have kept if we had that thinking back in my time at Pirbright as a recruit
Hi guys. I just wanted to say that watching this video made me realise how much stuff we get to do in CCF/cadets.
Most of the stuff up until week 6 I think I've done in 3 years in my CCF (minus fitness stuff). I'll give a list of all the things we've been taught/done:
Skill at arms+weapons handling test
Live Firing
Blank Firing
Exercise (I've only done a 24hr one but I think 48 hr is the longest)
Map and Compass
Drill (we do Remembrance Parades etc.)
Bit of first aid
6-Section Battle drills, Contact drills (My Section was taught this by a Gurkha and it was the coolest thing of my life), Section/Platoon attack. (Also this year we got to do TIBUA)
My point in this comment is not to brag but to show how useful cadets can be if you are still quite young and want to join the army. Of course everything we do (Except Skill at arms) is at a lower standard/less detail because we're still in school/ under 18.
P.S I'm not trying to take anything away from the army of course so don't attack me if u think I am!
Yes you do it but you want do it into the detail of the army especially fitness as most exercise the army do the ACF and ccf see it as stress positions
Hi mate, thanks for the info. I'm joining the Engineers. Looking forward to it
No worries mate, good luck with your training👊🏻
Amazing! Can't wait
How’s it going then? Could I know more about your role and branch and rank?
This is so helpful 😊
I’m leaving to do my fitness test on the 13 of next month and this is very helpful ❤️
Thanks, good luck!
@@KyleSmithFIT thank you
How did it go?
@@fhjjgttyhh4762 I passed and got in but I could not carry on due to me being under investigation from the police from 2 years ago 😔 I am still under investigation from then
@@Lnel107for what ?
Going for my basic training in March and really looking forward to it, thanks for the insight much appreciated👍
Good luck mate 👍🏻
@@KyleSmithFIT man like ben
I’m going in March as well!
@@lukasdixon-smith2183 same ahaha 20th march
Same bro
No bullying or beatings, maybe that was just part of my basic training!!
I start at catterick on the 26th of may cant wait
I go basic 24th of April really looking forward
Awesome man, what are you joining?
Glad to see caving is on adventure training, i recently got stuck in a cave and I had to get pulled out. Got a bone to pick with caves, ready to smash them!!
That sounds brutal mate. I hated it, not a nice experience when it gets really tight.
@@KyleSmithFIT is it mandatory to do caving or is that part of adventure training optional
@@remington-7008 the adventure training is mandatory but I think you get a choice of the different activities. Been a while since I did it.
@@KyleSmithFIT the other thing that worries me is the gas chamber how bad was/is being tear gassed
@@remington-7008 it’s not too bad, nothing to worry about.
I remember my basic training in the infantry, hated drill had a horrible sgt major, got to week 10 then broke my ankle, had to go back to week 1 😬😬
Class video mate. Do you need to be able to do forward rolls i cant do them for toffee like
Hey man, really enjoy the videos they’re really helping me sort my mind out with where I’d like to go with my future. But please tell me the caving is optional 😂 I’ll do a skydive but I ain’t going in no cave 😂😂
Hahaha yes I believe it was optional, it was a long time ago for me. I think you had the option between rock climbing, caving and canoeing.
@KyleSmithFIT you usually have to 2 out of the 4. There is also hill walking for those who really don't want to do it.
Cheers dits 👌🏻
Got my Phase one the 1st September at Pirbright. Previously been in the RAF, interested to see the big difference in the Basic between the two.
im still in the joining process training for the bleep test
for me they showed how to strip and assemble the fire arms while i was waiting for my rgmd
Thanks for the video. Really helps with nerves and very informative. I start this Sunday, 13th of March at Pirbright 👍🏼
Do you know which week the medical is?
Awesome mate good luck.👍🏻
It will probably be in week 1-2.
I’m starting soon and did y’all do a fitness in week one.. if so what is it?
Can you do a video on the new alpha and bravo set up. I'm hoping to join reserves and its changed recently. Thanks
Yea mate I will do some digging to first to finish up it the right information for you
I am joining the army pibright around 5th of june cant wait thanks for the tips bro love u!
I join 5th June too haha
@@okkkk828 what a pro best tip for your beep test don't think about your legs giving in i mostly jog in the spot for atleast 7 minutes a day to get used to it and job up big hills with bricks for 7 minutes keep the breathing slow ignore the people next to you and keep focusing on the end of the lines and beeps for 6.5 minutes and your be there bro hope u get passed the assessment centre its the best tips i can give people watching it hope to see you there much love bro lets grind untill we nearly die together
No worries, enjoy! 👊🏻
@@antigreif6296 I’ve passed my assessment I got a 9.6 on the beep test, it’s harder then the 2k a lot more leg burn from slowing down and accelerating again. Excited but Nervous now, defs gonna try and smash the whole thing. I think the lads will have to stick together when things get tough though,💪💪 I think will be a shock to the system at first. Best of luck 👌✌️
@@okkkk828 did you pass everything then bro
This was really helpful thenk you but where do you do ur safety training
I’m 16 and I wanna join the British army as soon as I can and do infantry and hopefully be a marksman but idk what to train like I know running but I don’t know what else like I’m weak but I wanna be stronger and hopefully sign up in January
How’s that going?
People say you don’t need cadets to join the army but if you do cadets youll know to do your skill at arms and strip the weapon
Ik you get taught but you’ll be 10x better at it and there will also be a lesser chance you’ll make a mistake
When you join the infantry can you change your role after training or when do you get to choose ones role
Question what if you go away on your weekend home and gain a bit of pudding does it effect you in training at all?
I start basic in November, and I’m actually really worried about maths and English, apparently there’s tests and stuff and I’m crap. Also I’m bad at public speaking hopefully I won’t mess up my ice breaker. It sounds silly but I want to leave a good impression
Where are you going i start the 30th oct at pirbright
Don't worry, if your infantry you don't need to read or write 📝👍
Much more video would be good.
Able to do one for sandhurst pal if you know whats going on?
Thank you for this video, it is very helpful. I have applied to join as a qualified nurse (soldier route), which requires 14 weeks basic training. I’m I going to be required to do the same basic training with those joining as combats or I will be moved to else where after the first 7 weeks?
Firstly sorry for the late reply.
Yes you will do the first 14 weeks the same as every other soldier (basic training), i believe after this you will as a nurse you normally go to university however, you are already qualified so i can imagine you will go to your unit or to a phase two training establishment where you will do further nurse training which will allow you to understand out to conduct yourself as a military nurse.
Thanks for the vid - I’m planning on joining the reserves when I’m 18. Is the basic training similar to this???
Erm, yes but it is ran in a different format.
Thanks for the video mate..✌
Jst a quick a question.
Is it possible to transfer from the army to the RAF??
Thanks mate, sorry late reply.
Yes it is possible however, it could take a long time. 6 months - 1 year.
Adventure training now I think is dependent on covid restrictions, went through basic a year ago and we had no AT. Might be back in training now.
Yeah that’s sucks a bit. It’s a nice break from training. 👍🏻
AT is back in the syllabus as of 2022. I missed AT because I couldn't shot to save my life 😉
Had to go and re shoot my APWT (now known as the ACMT).
I just could never get the technique down with swimming lmao. Google maps got me to walk 20k steps in a day lmao, idk how I didn't get lost. Didn't get into the police so I'm going to apply for the army at somepoint. I need to know how to train for it though. I'm 5'9 or 5'10, 90kg, still lost weight caving is s good joke, I have a big or wider body frame than the average person, canoeing I don't fancy, and idm rock climbing am scared of heights though.
Thanks for this video. Also been watching Raw recruits to get an insight. I'm going to Harrogate in 25 days from today. I'm in Intake 67 on the Short Course. Looking forward massively. Any surprises I should know about and common bad habits I should try to avoid?
don't sleep past your alarm 😂
the best advice i can give you mate is to turn up with a positive attitude, expect to be put in challenging situations but just remember it is training. It will end eventually and when you get to your unit it is a completely different environment.
hahahaha i found you on another youtube vid! hpws it going?
@@wiberly661 It's going great. I'm currently in Normandy. Last day in. Only bad thing is homesickness.
@@smudgerbug its already been 26 weeks? how good on u lad. i have 1 year and 5 months until basic
@@wiberly661 Oh, I'm 2 months into training
Hi, just wondering can you take kinesiology tape with you to basic training to use on your legs etc ?
Erm I don’t see why not mate.
Mine says 26weeks? Is that phase1 and 2 got my briefing Monday coming
Mines been very different.
Week 1 was all admin and briefs
Week 2 was WHT ans SAA
Week 3 was mainly PT drill nav
Week 4 was SDW confidence stuff
Week 5 was cass stuff
Week 6 was battle camp 1
Week 7 was drill and ACMT
Week 8 was CBRN
Week 9 was battle camp 2
Week 10 is gonna be realities of war and then 2 weeks off
Week 11 is bayonet and drill tei
Week 12 gonna be battle camp 3
Week 13 drill and pass out
3 nearly 4 year old video mate things change a lot
@@KyleSmithFIT aye and ours is fucked for summer stand down
Wanted to join the military for ages! I'm 28 and I've got a herniated disk that causes sciatica. I've got the press ups and sit ups etc I just cant run properly at the moment, my right leg hardly moves. Worried I'm getting too old
Might be worth speaking with a Dr mate, sure you can get the disc sorted and it will help with the sciatica?
@@KyleSmithFIT I have mate, I'm currently getting physiotherapy and waiting for appointments from the Muscuoskeletal department. Looks like I'll need an OP. I can always join the reserves later in life if it comes to it
Through the whole of the basic training are you learning hand to hand combat
I couldn't swim and i was made to go sweep the barracks i think the pti's thought i was just wanting an easy time 😂
Hi guys I want to join military school
As I turn 17 next year and since a young age I’ve loved anything to do with the world wars and I love history I’ve played many cod games and as I’ve got older decided I want to join the army but I’m a little nervous from being away from home for that long even though I know I will be fine in the fields at night as I do fishing and camping quite often any tips on how I can get abit more confident on joining thanks
To be honest mate there is not a lot you can do to gain more confident in something expect from doing it.
Think of it like this, everyone there is going through the same thing. So your away from home for a while it’s not a big deal, your family and friends will still be there and will be proud of what you are doing.
This is one of the main reasons people struggle with basic training but in reality it’s the best thing for someone of your ages, it teaches you independence and discipline. You will thank yourself for joining later 👊🏻
i’m thinking about joining REME as a aviation technician is it worth it?
Hello, your videos very helpful. I got date for basic. Could you please tell is there any medical like assessment centre again before starting phase 1?
Yes there is mate, you will have a medical when you get to training. Normally just make sure you are 100% fit and not been injuries between AC -and start date.
@@KyleSmithFIT Thank you.
Basic Training at pirbright now is a long weekend at week 5 and another at week 10
Really ? That’s changed it used to be only one at the half way point. Good news I guess 👍🏻
So is this like the family long weekend
Hooray, first to comment
Thanks mate, always here and commenting. Appreciate it 👊
Hi good morning, I'm a psychiatric nurse professional but a university student at the moment and want to join the army, any advise for me?
I joined the British Army in 2003, went up to ITC Catterick. Unfortunately, issues with anxiety meant I came out after a couple of months. I retrained as a psychiatric nurse instead which I've done ever since, had a go at the army reserve five years ago but the same problems with anxiety dogged me in and I came out of Bravo training. I have a successful career, but the regret about not being able to make it in the army still eats me up.
Don't beat yourself up - you've done incredibly well by training as a psychiatric nurse and by confronting/acknowledging your anxiety. Research Ayahuasca and how it may help 'fix' you - I wish you all the best in life :)
@@dgs931 yes , well said - and also , a friend went to Bolivia for some Ayahuasca, and he highly recommended it . Also , to the psychiatric nurse - it is better to have tried than never bothered , so I commend you fully . Best Wishes all . 🐬
Im 34 im borderline too old but considering giving it a go
Not too old at all mate
@@udoctI think he was referring to the entry requirements. But I’ve seen people in their 30s thwart us younger ones
Hey, this was a great video and gave me more detailed information. But I struggle waking up in the mornings, is there any advice you could offer that can help me with this? Thanks :)
A few tips your probably not going to like them but they do work:
Go to bed earlier, if you you struggle to go to sleep early then make sure you are doing a hard training session to make yourself tired. This is probably the main point, once you get into the habit of going to bed early and waking up early it will come naturally.
Set your alarm and move it away from your bed side so you have to get up to turn it off.
Have someone else get you up if possible (parent, partner)
There is probably few more but these work for me, the main one like I said, go to sleep early don’t play on your phone all night, get up early do some good training and by 7pm the next night you will be tired, fall asleep early and then your into the cycle.
@@KyleSmithFIT thank you!
Got a question with the assessment center what happenes if i pass every test accept from the running is it a fail?
Get sent away and you can come back to retry after a month or sometimes long depending on close you were to passing
Hi mate, my name is Charley, and I just want to say that I’m 16 years old about to leave school soon, after my GCSE’s, and want to know if it’s normal if I’m a bit nervous and scared about joking the army as an infantry soldier. Also, if you know where I would be based, considering I live in Newcastle, and if it would be better to join when 18 or when I leave school?
its being 2 month so ya may have this info by now but being 16, if you apply now you may make it for the march 2024 or September 2024 AFC Harrogate intakes where u go for 49 weeks for infantry.
The problem with my application is that I DON'T HAVE ANYBODY OR PLACE FOR Accomodations during my basic training
Which country do u reside
Hi Kyle. I have a question. What if you still can’t pass the swimming test even when they teach you?
I’m joining in 15 days I can’t swim at all or float but I’ve searched and spoke about it they will teach you basically everyday until you can
Hi mate I got my training coming up I just want to know if u get your weekends off
Erm no not straight away, the first few weeks of training are very busy, you will later on in your training though.
I want to do it but what if you fail the tests do they stop you from being a soldier? I’m scared I might fail the first time
No mate, you just give it another go. Prepare correct and you will not fail .
Don’t be scare, you got this 👊🏻
@@KyleSmithFIT thanks mate
My basic trg
Wk 1 what the hell I'm I doing here !
Wk 12 thank god its over lol
What’s the fitness test in week 1 basic training ?
Hi Kyle I’ve done a ridiculous amount of research on the beep test and everyone absolutely everyone is saying up until stage 6 it’s a light light jog however I measured 20m with a tape measure and even At stage 2 I feel like im running. Actually running and at stage 4 I felt like I was just about sprinting. I do a 100 m in 11.2 seconds so im pretty fast so I curious what the issue is. Have I mis measured or am I genuinely doing something wrong. I have tried three bleep tests this week and got 5.1 as my best score before feeling knackered. I was thinking it might be because I’m a massive 5”4 so my strides are much smaller. I studied your bleep test and you were literally walking for the first few levels I feel stumped do you have any advice on what the issue might be and how I could up my score in general. A final question, is the beep test inside or outside because I feel a lot better inside. Sorry for the stupid question I just really need the help.
are you definitely doing the 20 meter bleep test and not the 15 meter? You may just need some practise on the turnings, it is an awkward test.
ermm most of the time outside from what i have seen but it could be done in a sports hall.
@@KyleSmithFIT sorry, I might of worded it abit wrong. It feels like I’m running a lot more then 20m because when I watched yourself do it you was essentially fast walking in the first few levels but when I do it I’m jogging relatively fast. It may be because I’m small and have less of a stride or I’m just horrible with a tape measure.
Also sorry for the 1,000,000 questions but how long do you think it would take to get to a good score thank you
@@ReganJH2 hey so iv done a beet test now when I past mine 8.6 for the army I was 15 stone now yea I found it hard bit it took me 3 months of running at a steady peace and I did interval training as well so 30 second sprint then 1 min jog back to 30 seconds sprint I would advise getting a bike or in door bike as it low impact and you can put your cardio to the max with that and still the next day feel fine to jog a bit also make sure your giving your body time to rest as rest is the most important think you progress I would do 4 day a week training then after 4 week take a week off so your body has time to catch up eat well stick at it and the goals will co e good luck iv re applied as I did leave for basic 2 year ago and going though the process now just wait for ac now good luck
What were the standards like for the amount of push ups you have to be able to do, and then sorta exercises and how would you get better at them? Im looking to join the army at 18 (currently 15) and i want to know the best way to start my training now to gain general fitness, so far im doing 5 mile walks, which ill progress into jogs then runs etc, im also doing duke of Edinburgh awards, how should i train so that when i turn 18, im prepared for fitness tests, because thats the one thing i lack confidence in, because i struggle to do push ups and its the only thing that worry me
From my experience just coming out of basic training , as long as you make the effort and show the ptis that you want to be there they don’t really care , but as far as fitness and runs I would start on a 2k and then progress through that so you are ready for your tests and go on to things like weighted marches so you get a feel for what it’s like
Nothing to worry about though
@@d_an.x8893 ah thank you, im definitely starting yo get my fitness up now and im starting to worry less, thank your for clearing that up though
@@nvi1230hiya pal. How’s it going? We share the same goal I’m 17 looking to join at 18.
I been wanting to join for ages now but my confidence and being shy has stopped me have you got any advice to help me overcome this. this is somthing i really want to go forward with for a long time. Love the videos btw
Honestly you just have to put yourself in uncomfortable situations and start being social with stranger, just ease yourself into it and your confidence will grow
@@authezos4025 thank you foe the advice mate
There’s a saying, “get comfortable, being uncomfortable” try to live by that you will achieve whatever you want 👍
I dont know if this helps but I’m quite and introverted shy person and like to keep to myself however since starting basic i found myself just naturally a bit more bold you just get put in the position of having to adapt to it so i would worry too much
Anybody watching this going in march 26Th ?
Is there any way I can private message you I just got back from assessment centre and I feel pissed off about it
Instagram mate
Should be in the video description
Can you communicate with family/friends during basic training, If so in what way
Yes you can, you will be allowed your phones for a certain period of time throughout the day. As your training gets closer to the end you will find you have more time to call etc..
@@KyleSmithFIT Thank you for answering my question good sir
Hi after your army training what happens next ? I want to join the army as a driver do you still have to do the training , because they are many roles
In the army so am just a little confused? Cheers
From what I know you will start your phase 2/3 training.
15 weeks at the Defence School of Transport followed by another 25 day course getting your licenses.
That’s an RLC driver anyway
@@ethanhart3073 thanks how long does the training take ? Am 27 can I still join ?
@@DJ-JAY-Q the basic is 14 weeks. All other training for the role is on my first comment.
Edit: the last stage takes 12-18 months
On the British army website if you scroll down on job descriptions there is the age range. You will be able to join the army at 27 you can join to be a driver if you're between 16 and 35 years old.
@@TamzinSpencer sorry overlooked you last message. Yeah 27 is a fine age for I think every role so you should be good
When are the joining date for the army?
They vary through out the year mate.
What happens on exercise halfway
Umm not much sleeping 🤣
I can’t remember the fine details, a lot of patrolling, section attacks and lessons.
Hello. I am from Northern Ireland and looking to join the British army. I am confused and looked every where for an answer but can’t find it. I know there is a current problem with applications for the commonwealth. Is Northern Ireland part of the common wealth? The reason I am confused is because obviously it is part of the uk 🇬🇧 but with the republic leaving many years ago. Is Northern Ireland illegible for applying for the British army currently. Hopefully I’m just confused and it’s a simple yes or no. Thanks :)
Yes mate I believe so, you should not have a problem with joining. I would start your application to confirm but I’m pretty sure you would be fine if you live in Northern Ireland 👍🏻
Ok thanks for the help👍👍
I live in Northern Ireland and I had no problems with an application you’ll be grand!
@@samlennox8299 cheers bud
@@dilloncairns4174 where abouts are you from mate?
Hey I have a question that may be stupid but dose every role in the army have the same training?
The same basic training, yes. Your first 14 weeks are the same no matter what Role, then you go to your trade specific training.
@@KyleSmithFIT thank you!
@@Eli-sb1fg unless you're infantry. Then it's 6 straight months of combat infantrymans course training at catterick
I dont have GCSE for my preferred job when I go to assessment. Am I still allowed to join? Im looking at armourer job
thanks
Are you expecting to get them when you get your results ?
@@KyleSmithFIT I'm from the commonwealth so I do not have school grades for math and English.
Thanks
@@rajon5146 you won’t be able to do a job that requires them qualification but you will still be able to join.
Definitely couldnt do the caving man no way😂
Brutal man
Do you do PT everyday?
No mate, you normally don’t do PT for like the first week
@@KyleSmithFIT cheers mate
Do they yell like the American 24/7 or is it more professional
Pro professional
Training up young men in a British Army in case World War 3 does come is justified name are trained up they must take responsibility for what they do with their weapons i.e guns elc I do not believe that the British Army should be sending any of their soldiers to Northern Ireland under any circumstances as it is clearly a neutral country each British soldier must justify what they do before they do it in spite of fighting for King and Country I hope that England will take a different approach now under King Childs in Northern Ireland... Please respect Ireland...
Are mobile phones allowed?
They werent back int day but im not too sure now
How old do you have to be? 16 or 18
17 and 6 months for senior entry, if younger you’ll go Harrogate
Please I'm from Ghana how do I join the British Army as a commonwealth citizen, it's always be my dream to be come a soldier to severe and protect life's
It is crazy to think we are rushing Ukrainian civvies through this in 5 weeks. Then send them out to war.
What choice do they have? Ukraine can't slip up even with the weaponry NATO and the UN has given.
Do you need cash throughout basic training?
No mate not really, maybe a few quid but don’t worry you will get paid an advance at the start of training to get you by if you need it.
@@KyleSmithFIT thanks man, wish me luck I've got basic training on the 9th 🙏
@@moose5996 good luck mate, enjoy! 👊🏻
@@moose5996did you pass ?
Do yourselves a favour and don't join the Army, certainly not the infantry. Get yourself into the Merchant Navy at 18, if possible combine with Offshore Wind Industry. Army is for mugs, I should know, I wasted a good few years of my life in it.